How to Apply

A major goal of our program is retention and graduation of admitted students within the prescribed time limits, a goal best accomplished by selecting applicants who have the educational foundation, motivation, and personality characteristics required to successfully complete an intensive and rigorous doctoral program. Applicants who pass the initial screening are required to participate in a personal interview conducted by the doctoral admissions committee, interested faculty, and currently enrolled doctoral students.

Admission to the program is competitive, and is granted jointly by the Graduate School and the Clinical Adolescent Psychology Program. A limited number of slots (about 6 to 8) is available annually with entry in the fall semester only. Because of the competitive nature of the process, meeting minimal standards does not guarantee admission. Invitations for a personal interview with the admissions committee will be made to designated applicants who have passed the initial screening. In cases where such an interview would impose a financial hardship, a telephone or Skype interview may be arranged. If you are interested in applying to the Clinical Adolescent Psychology Program, please note that Dr. Stacie Craft DeFreitas, Dr. Temilola Salami, and Dr. Logan Yelderman are accepting students for this fall and the department only accepts students once a year. Admission material reviews and program interviews begin February 15 and applications are due by March 1. Though the Graduate School accepts applications until May 1, earlier applications will be prioritized.

The program recommends admission to the Graduate School, and the Graduate School, in turn, monitors procedures and minimum requirements and makes the final decision on your admission. All applicants are notified in writing of the admission committee’s recommendation to the Graduate School no later than April 1. The Graduate School will inform applicants of their final admissions status by a separate letter.

Please read all information carefully before applying to the program. More specifically, each applicant must complete the Prairie View A&M Graduate School Application (i.e., Apply Texas) and the Ph.D. in Clinical Adolescent Psychology Application. If you have any questions about this process or need further assistance, please contact Dr. Stacie DeFreitas at scdefreitas@pvamu.edu or (936) 261-5223.